2 stories tagged manual-transmission on EV Digest.
New vehicle registration data from the UK reveals a rapid decline in manual transmission sales, now accounting for less than 8% of new deliveries. This trend is largely attributed to a growing consumer preference for automatic transmissions, fueled significantly by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles which inherently lack manual gearboxes.
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has teased an upcoming vehicle reveal around the Fourth of July, sparking speculation that the luxury automaker might introduce a new limited-edition model. Enthusiasts are particularly hopeful this could be a manual transmission version of the 12Cilindri, catering to a niche but passionate segment of supercar buyers. Such a move would mark a significant moment for Ferrari, which has largely shifted towards automated transmissions in its recent lineups.
